Washington, Illinois Relocation Guide

Welcome to you and your family from the community of Washington, IL. Whether you are looking to relocate or visit, an invitation is extended to you to spend a day enjoying the diverse shopping and dining experiences throughout the city and encounter firsthand the "Good Neighbor" attitude expressed by our residential and business community.

The City of Washington maintains a high quality of life for its citizens by encouraging development of a skilled and adaptive workforce, fostering access to capital, constructing or facilitating the construction of basic and advanced infrastructure, maintaining a pro-cooperative business climate and supporting social, cultural and physical amenities.

Washington is known for its excellent public and private schools. The public schools consist of three grade schools, three junior high schools and one high school. Private schools in Washington consist of one parochial grade and junior high school.

Washington schools are noted for the quality of their teaching achieved throughout the integration of curriculum within subjects at the same grade level as well as the the next. The schools also offer excellent facilities, abundant student opportunities for participation and individual attention to students.

Washington High School provides students with a variety of career alternatives. In addition to excellent college preparatory programs, the high school offers programs for exceptional students and vocational technological training. Attesting to the quality of educational experience are test scores which are consistently above local and national averages.

The charm of our heritage set into a vital city makes Washington an attractive place to visit and a wonderful place to call home. We welcome you to experience the warmth and richness of all that is Washington, IL.

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Buying Your First Home

• Buying Your First Home - Making The Right Move

• Buying vs. Renting

Buying A Second Home

• Buying A Second Home - Living The Dream

• Ready To Be A Landlord? - Finding A Great Rental Property

Tips For Every Buyer

• Key Factors For Making A Good Investment

• Getting The "Real Scoop" On The Houses You're Looking At

• Next-Door Nightmares

• How To Negotiate To Your Advantage

• Why You Need A Good Home Inspection

• Should You Buy A “Fixer-Upper”?

• Home Warranties - Five Facts To Consider

• RESPA - The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

Financing Tips

• Saving For A Down Payment

• What Are They Talking About?

• Get The Scoop On Your Credit Report

• Eliminate Your Mortgage

After You Buy

• Finding A Place For Everything

• Homeowner's Survival Kit

• 10 Repairs You Can Do Yourself

• Decorating On A Budget

• Home Security Dos And Don'ts

• Homeowner's Insurance

Building & Remodeling Tips

• How To Talk To A Contractor

• Five Simple Steps To A Beautiful Bath

• Kitchens: What's Hot?

• Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Windows

• Raise Your Home's IQ

Tax Advantages

• Can You Deduct The Cost Of Home Improvements?

• Tax Advantages And Restrictions For Homeowners

• The Ins and Outs Of Home Offices